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Byrd featured at FCA Rally at Ridgecroft School
AHOSKIE – The Northeast North Carolina Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announces that East Carolina University baseball’s Parker Byrd will appear at an FCA Rally on Thursday, Aug. 29 at Ridgecroft School. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the program will begin at 6 pm. The event...
WRV Outer Banks Pro contest Labor Day weekend at Jennette’s Pier
Join us from August 28 to September 1 at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head for the WRV Outer Banks Pro, a premier surfing event sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL). Witness top surfers from around the globe compete in thrilling heats, showcasing their skills on the famous Outer Banks waves. With beautiful ocean views, exciting competitions, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all surf enthusiasts and spectators. Don’t miss out on the action at one of the East Coast’s most iconic surfing destinations!
Coaching mentor returns to sidelines
It’s been said that a good coach can serve as a mentor, guiding athletes through challenges and triumphs and instilling values that transcend the realm of sports. You can count Northampton County’s John Brown into that category – twice. After leaving the bench and hanging up his whistle and clipboard following 18 years of service at Lasker’s Northeast Academy, Brown returned just a few years ago – first as a...
Dogs invited to swim at Pooch Plunge at Robert Strange Park pool
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington has announced the dates for this year’s pooch plunge at the Robert Strange Park pool at 410 S 10th St. Sept. 4 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 5 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.) Sept. 6 (3:30 to 7:30p.m.) Sept. 7 (noon to...
Back to school guide: Students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland Counties return to the classroom
Students who go to schools on a traditional calendar in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties are getting ready to begin another year.Wake County Public School SystemBus riders should have received an email on August 16 with detailed information about stops and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Starting this school year, parents of students can get up-to-the-minute notifications via text and/or email when their child's bus is delayed. Click here for updated bus routes.To enhance student safety, WCPSS will begin using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). Students, teachers, and administrators will be trained to recognize the signs of at-risk...
Virginia Oncology of EC cuts ribbon at new location near new hospital
Virginia Oncology Associates’ staff celebrated the opening of what the cancer treatment center's oncologist described as its “new and improved” location with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening. The cancer treatment center is now open at 905 Thunder Road, Suite 250, on the second floor of the Medical Office building at the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus. It formerly was located on North Road Street near the current Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. ...
Free food, music and voter registration to be offered at NAACP Block Party Aug. 24
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Free food, music and the opportunity to register to vote will be offered at the New Hanover County Branch NAACP’s Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 714 Emory Street in Wilmington.
Friday Night Roundup (Part 2): Rough opening night for most home teams: Williams, Eastern, Western fall; Cummings, Southeast win
Bulldogs fade in setback to Northwest Guilford, lose 33-16 A strong start fizzled for the Williams football team in Friday night’s season opener. Northwest Guilford had a huge second half to upend the host Bulldogs 33-16 at Burlington Memorial Stadium. Williams couldn’t maintain a 16-7 halftime lead. “I...
Island Real Estate: Hatteras Island home sales and trends for August
There are a lot of changes happening in the real estate world right now, and not just as it pertains to home sales or mortgage rates. If you’ve been reading online or watching TV lately, you probably have seen that the NAR (National Association of Realtors) reached a settlement in a lawsuit and it has changed the way that real estate professionals and consumers do business together. One of the big changes is that, here on the Outer Banks, real estate agents are now required to get a signed buyer agency agreement before showing houses. Before this settlement went into effect (just a few days ago), I could take people “house hunting” without that signed agreement. Going forward, if you want to look at homes with someone here at the beach you’ll have to sign an agreement before proceeding on the house hunt.
New Bern Police searching for person who broke into local business Friday morning
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) – New Bern Police investigators are working to track down the person who broke into a business early Friday morning. In a news release to WNCT, police said someone broke into the business located in the 1900 block of South Glenburnie Road just after 7 a.m. Friday morning. Officers responded to […]
CHNS Superintendent Hallac ‘disappointed,’ unsurprised by 7th house collapse
It’s as awesome as it is awful to watch the ocean take down a house, as happened again last week on an eroded beach in Rodanthe. Once again, the ocean’s power was pumped up by a storm, this time Hurricane Ernesto churning far offshore, and once again, the stunning image of the otherwise sturdy-looking house swaying on its pilings before collapsing into the surf was caught on video and shared with national media.
High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024
3-A QUAD COUNTY Conference Team Conf. All PF PA Fike 0-0 1-0 27 23 C.B. Aycock 0-0 1-0 48 20 South Johnston 0-0 1-0 21 20 West Johnston 0-0 1-0 47 34 Hunt 0-0 0-1 14 35 East Wake 0-0 0-1 42 65 Southern Wayne 0-0 0-1 0 38 Smithfield-Selma 0-0 0-1 7 27 Friday, Aug. 23 Fike 27, Beddingfield […] The post High School Football Glance, Aug. 24, 2024 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
$1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs
Bailey, Middlesex, Spring Hope and Nashville elementary schools will offer after-school and summer programs for selected students with help from a three-year, $1,476,543 grant, Nash County Public Schools announced Friday. The district will receive a federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant after applying for the money in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region, […] The post $1.5M grant to fund summer, after-school programs first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery announces new addition to its Hope Mills Campus: The Dirtbag Plaza
Dirtbag Ales Taproom and Brewery, a locally owned and operated brewery known for their unique ales, expansive bar space and numerous community activities, has announced it will be expanding its campus to include more parking and new businesses for the area. On Aug. 20, the Dirtbag Ales Crew took to...
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